IT, Data Centers & Cybersecurity
From quantum computing and modeling & simulation to hyperscale data centers and AI, you’ll find the talent and reliable infrastructure you need in Florida.
Florida’s IT industry is ready for tomorrow
1st for submarine fiber landings in U.S.
3rd state for high-tech employment growth
4th most data center locations in the U.S.
3rd most fiber miles among U.S. states
4th for high-tech employment in the U.S.
237,000+ IT workforce
Our numbers add up
The Tax Foundation ranks Florida No. 1 in the Southeast U.S. and No. 4 in the nation on business tax-friendliness. With no individual income tax and low corporate tax rates, you can focus on investing in your business in Florida.
Be an industry leader here
With a top-ranked higher education system and an infrastructure built for innovation, Florida will keep your company ahead of what’s next.
Big data meets big savings
Florida is one of only four states that exempts electricity sales tax, offering cost-effective locations to operate your data center.
Affordable rates & incentives
FPL electric rates are 41% below the national average with negotiable incentives designed to attract new investments to the Sunshine State.
Advanced smart grid technology
FPL uses advanced sensors to quickly identify outages and has installed more than 120,000 smart devices on the electric grid to improve service.
Additional Resources
Enterprise Florida
The state of Florida's principal economic development organization, focused on private-sector job creation, international trade and more.
The Florida Center for Cybersecurity
Also known as Cyber Florida, the Center was created to help Florida become a national leader in cybersecurity education, academic and practical research, and community outreach and engagement.
The Florida High Tech Corridor
A 23-county region spanning from Florida’s Sun Coast to Space Coast, The Corridor is a place where research and innovation thrive.
CareerSource Florida
Florida's statewide workforce policy and investment board, helping connect businesses with the talented workforce and training needed to succeed and grow.
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